India, Oct. 11 -- In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump announced on October 10, 2025, that the US would impose an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese imports, effective November 1 or sooner if Beijing continues what he described as "aggressive" trade actions.

With this new tariff, the total US tariff on Chinese goods now stands at 130%, marking one of the most aggressive trade measures. The announcement, which coincides with new export controls on critical software, represents one of the most sweeping trade measures.

Speaking on Truth Social, Trump called China's recent export restrictions a "hostile act" that required a strong response. "It has just been learned that China has taken an extraordinarily...